Too Close For Comfort

I got hit by a car while riding my bike yesterday, but before I get into those details let me start by saying that I love being on my bike. The sound of two wheels spinning beneath me. Wind sweeping around my body. Blood flowing, heart pounding, the sights, sounds, and smells of mountain air, pine, farmlands, and pavement. Yes, even pavement has a distinct smell. Cycling makes the senses really come alive, as though you are part of the land, living, feeling, breathing it, and not just passing by from the comfort (and safety) of a car.

Just like people find joy in art, music, and various hobbies, I, like many others, find joy in being on my bike. But that doesn’t come without risk. Every time I get on my bike, I am putting myself at risk and making myself vulnerable to my surroundings. It doesn’t matter how skilled or defensive I might be – when you are at the mercy of others, you can only do so much to secure your own safety.

I am writing this post with a lot of emotion and reflection, so bear with me if I seem a little sensitive and upset. Something inside of me just felt as though these words need to be shared, if anything to bring more awareness to both drivers and cyclists as we attempt to coexist on the same pavement.

Two weeks ago I started a blog post sharing my thoughts regarding a scary incident I had while out on my bike. During one of my solo training rides a driver in a white van intentionally approached me at a slow speed, crossed over into the bike lane, got uncomfortably close to me, and then proceeded to speed up quickly leaving a cloud of exhaust and loud rumble in my path. The act was completely senseless and uncalled for, and for the first time in a while I was filled with trepidation while on my bike.

Although I did not share the experience with anyone at the time, I was upset over the situation. It was too close for comfort and I felt like my space and my safety had been violated. Instead of letting everything stew inside me, I started writing some thoughts regarding the complete disregard with which some motorists treat cyclists.

Too often in our circles of friends, on social media, or in the news we hear about cyclists getting injured or even killed by drivers not paying attention or not obeying the rules of the road. While I have always been mindful of my surroundings, the incident with the white van left an unpleasant feeling in me, and a fear that I could become a victim some day.

That fear became reality yesterday when I was hit by a car. The driver was a female teenager who made (and was ultimately cited for) a dangerous left turn as I was approaching an intersection from the opposite direction and had the right away. She turned into me fast and hard, hit me from my left side, causing me to land on the hood of her car, roll up the windshield, and land hard on the pavement. My bike was a broken mess. And my head was saved by my helmet. Helmets save lives, people!

As I lay on the pavement, a few other passing motorists rushed to my side. Coincidentally, these people were cyclists as well and knew how to take care of me and ease my mind before the paramedics and police arrived. I felt comforted and protected knowing that these people could relate to me. My coach’s wife was among them, and covered me with her coat as I lay shivering on the ground. One of the witnesses had to explain to the driver why she was in the wrong, which makes me wonder how many other drivers out there are naïve, clueless, or just plain ignorant about sharing the road with cyclists. As the cycling community grows larger, perhaps the education offered to drivers should expand with it.

I was taken to the hospital where I received treatment for road rash and bruising. After the shock faded and adrenaline wore off, my body was examined for internal damage and broken bones. The x-rays came back negative and somehow I managed to walk away from the emergency room with only minor injuries. It should have been a lot worse. Someone was looking out for me… and my family.

The outpouring of support from friends, family, and fellow cyclists in the past 24 hours has reaffirmed my love for this sport and for the community of cyclists I am proud to be part of.

As a cyclist, I try to be very cognizant of the vehicles around me and show respect when a driver acknowledges me on the road. Whether it’s a wave when they drive by and give me extra room for comfort, or a smile when they take the time to wait for me to pass through an intersection. To me, I am just reinforcing those proactive behaviors drivers take to show respect to cyclists. When I am on the other side of the equation as a motorist, I try to act in the same manner and treat cyclists with the respect and equality they deserve. While I don’t believe my accident was anything more than that – an accident – too often I have seen firsthand or heard of drivers acting with malicious intent toward cyclists.

It makes me sad and angry that any motorist would feel the need to threaten or instill fear in cyclists. I witness this all the time during my rides. There is no logical reason, in my mind, for the honking, throwing the middle finger, engine revving, exhaust blast, and reckless swerving, other than to exhibit your own hatred and disrespect for other human beings. In my opinion, this type of behavior is nothing less than another form of road rage and bullying and has no place in an otherwise civilized society.

I’m sure there are drivers that have had a bad encounter or two with a cyclist not obeying the rules of the road, such as riding outside of the bike lane when one exists, riding three abreast on a narrow shoulder, etc. But the actions of a few should not dictate how all cyclists are treated. Some of the most amazing people I know spend hours each week riding their bikes, and do so in a safe, law abiding manner. A cyclist has just as much right to the road as one who is driving a car. Their life is no less important than the life of a passenger in a vehicle. These cyclists are my friends. These cyclists are like family.

Just like drivers maintain a sense of anonymity inside their vehicles, cyclists have a sense of anonymity hidden by their kits, helmets, and sunglasses. But behind all of that clothing and protection is a human being. That is someone’s wife, husband, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, or best friend. It might be your family doctor, the waiter at your favorite restaurant, the person who delivers your mail, or a teacher to your children. And most of them, unfortunately, have a similar story as mine about a close call with a vehicle, an encounter with an angry motorist, or an outright collision with a car or truck.

Life is precious and we should all get to enjoy doing the things we love without fear for our safety or of how we will be treated by others. If this post even reaches one person that has a negative stigma toward cyclists, and makes him or her rethink the actions he or she takes while driving, then my voice has been heard.

My story is one of miracles. I can’t say the same for many others. Please, be courteous toward others, respectful of human life, aware of your surroundings, and patient behind the wheel. And above all, share the road.

Comments

My dear Kristen, I started thinking the worst and began to tremble when I read you had been hit by a car. I’m so sorry you had to experience such a traumatic event. Some lessons are so hard to learn, and I hope this terrifying experience made this teenage driver a defense driver from here on out.

Your angel must be mighty. So absolutely thankful you walked away with minor injuries. I remember you telling me that for every negative experience you needed three positive ones to balance it out. Hoping you have an infinite amount of positive cycling experiences for the years ahead.

Whoa! This post gives me chills. I’m so glad you are ok!! My husband is an avid cyclist (I’m a runner only) and I worry often about him on the road, because we know all too well that there are crazy and irresponsible motorists out there. Every time I encounter a cyclist on the road, I give them plenty of buffer when passing, and am happy to patiently drive slowly behind them as long as needed to do so. I don’t need to be anywhere so quickly that it’s worth endangering a life. I always think about my husband (and his cycling community) and hope other motorists treat him the same way when he’s riding. Thank you sharing your experience, as scary and awful as I know it must have been. I really enjoy your blog and following along on your post baby training and goals. As a mother of 3 young ones, I can relate!

So sorry to hear about this and I’m so glad you are ok!!! Your post is so needed- I really only spent about a year riding the roads regularly and had so many incidents of either cyclist hate or dangerous close calls. I think both sides need to remember to follow the rules and peacefully coexist! LIke you said, we are all human beings and one little “prank” like purposely swerving or reaching out the window to spit on a cyclist could ultimately lead to someone’s mother, son, sister, etc dying.

I don’t know how this could have been said any better. I hope your voice is heard ten fold! Thank goodness things were not worse for you….I can’t imagine how many times you have thought about that in the last 24 hours. Yesterday evening when I was out on a group ride, there seemed to be a more than normal number of motorists exhibiting their displeasure that we were on the road. These are quiet roads with traffic seldom coming in both directions at the same time….plently of room to pass. It just causes so much pause in my mind. Why are people like that? What causes such rage?

I too love to be on my bike and exhibit much of the same behavior you explained while on the road. Why can’t some people just understand that taking a few extra seconds while they are behind the wheel to be safe could in fact save a life?

Thank you for sharing you story and emotions….this can be a very controversial topic and you have written your thoughts with class and tact!Lee@Tri*Inspired*Life recently posted…IM 70.3 Raleigh Race Report

I’m SO grateful that you are ok! As cyclists, we are very vulnerable and exposed when on 2 wheels. It forces us to answer difficult questions. Is a happy heart worth the risk?! For me, the answer is yes. That said, I also don’t have children and my husband also loves being on 2 wheels on the open roads in the fresh air; we are often riding together.

We definitely need more awareness and stricter laws for drivers, but cyclists who don’t model safety and good cycling etiquette also need to step up their game. I encountered one of these cyclists last week. He nearly caused an accident with a vehicle. After cycling as fast as I could to catch up with him, I tried to call him out on it, but he had ear buds in and turned his music up. When I started talking to him about being a positive role model on his bike, he told me he couldn’t hear me. It would be awesome if there where roads that only bicycles could ride on, but unfortunately I don’t see that happening. Until then, we all just need to respect each other, follow the rules of the road, leave road rage at home, and get along.

Thank you so much for sharing your very difficult story without tempering emotions. I will never understand why some people have to be so careless and full of rage toward cyclists. Taking a couple of extra seconds (really isn’t much time) can save someone’s life and prevent so much stress, sorrow, and grief for family and friends. #passuslikeyouloveus

I’m sending you lots of healing energy and love as you recover from this physical and emotional traumatic experience. xoxoKecia recently posted…Unconventional Taper

so so SO glad that you came away minimally (physically) scathed, but sadly the mental affects will stay with you for a while. as a former triathlete/ironman, i too have witnessed drivers acting irradically and dangerous around cyclists; but i have also witnessed cyclists not obeying the rules of the road. i dont understand why folks cant be respectful and courteous to one another; both drivers and cyclists have to remember that cars can kill. again, i am so sorry to hear about your accident and am glad you are doing okay!

So sorry to hear about your accident! I got hit while on my bike by a postal truck coming out of a driveway a few months ago. Luckily he was barely moving and I was going up a hill so also going slow…it still messed up my bike a bit and scared me half to death, but it all turned out ok. Lucky! I am so glad you’re alright! Did you hear about the bikers who were killed by a pickup truck in Michigan last week? Scary–I do hope drivers realize they have a lot of power compared to cyclists and pedestrians.

Kristen, I am so sorry this happened to you. I simply can’t put into words how relieved I am that you were able to walk away from this while clearly others haven’t been so lucky. (I know it’s odd saying you were “lucky” after getting hit by a car, but I know you know what I mean.) I am sharing your post on my FB page and I hope everyone reads it. I definitely agree with you that there needs to be more education for how motorists can properly share the road with cyclists. I am sure this was a hard lesson for the teenager to learn and I am sure her bad driving was out of ignorance and not malice. That doesn’t excuse it at all, but it makes me think if she was more aware of how to share the road properly, this may not have happened. I’m sending you all of my love. I’m glad you’re okay. <3Megan @ Meg Go Run recently posted…Colorado: Day 2 (Gem Lake and The Stanley)

I am so sorry you were hit by a car. I’ve just recently started riding a bike again and I find it scary. Sure, I am not yet the most stable on these two wheels but it’s the car drivers that are very close that really worry me. As a driver I have always been incredibly cautious around cyclists. I would much rather slow down a lot than risk injuring someone when overtaking. I wish more people would pay better attention really.
Really hope you feel alright now and that the driver learned her lesson. I don’t know what else to say other than I am sorry that you had to experience this but so, so glad that you are fine!Anna recently posted…Firsts on a Bike: Baby Steps

I am SO glad you weren’t more seriously hurt. It’s frightening to think that the driver didn’t even realize she’d done anything wrong – how can you hit a person and not realize you’ve made a mistake?! You were so lucky to have people you know show up to care for you.

I’ve almost been hit running when I had a walk signal because someone ran a red turn arrow and she didn’t even SEE me as I waved and shouted at her after narrowly missing the front of her car. Thank you for this reminder that we as drivers need to be careful and respectful to cyclists and others sharing the roads, and that cyclists and runners should always be watchful because sometimes drivers aren’t.

I hope the emotional impact of this doesn’t settle too deeply – I hope you are able to get back out there and ride with confidence soon.

Oh my goodness… This is so scary! I’m SO glad that you weren’t seriously hurt. But I’m really sorry that you had to go through such a traumatic experience. It’s terrible how many accidents happen between cars and bikers/runners. There definitely needs to be more awareness for motorists to share the road! Hoping your story can bring a little more light to the subject.Kelly @ Noodle to the Rescue recently posted…Steamworks Half Marathon Race Report

What an awful experience. I’m glad that you’re relatively unscathed though. I’ve had better experiences since moving to Florida, but I had to be hyper vigilant while living in Southern Illinois. Every third ride would have someone trying to deliberately injure me. I wish I was kidding about that :/

I am so sorry to hear about your accident. The most important thing is that you have no serious injuries, but as a fellow cyclist, I can sympathise about the loss of your bike. I hope the accident hasn’t knocked your confidence to get back out there. x

OMG Kristen that is terrifying and I’m so glad you are okay <3 As someone who is definitely a novice cyclist this is one of my biggest fears on road riding- being a victim of a crime. In my city (philly) I'm a member a womens bike FB group where I read terrifying stories about female bikers being harassed every day or being a part of close call or even in an accident. I wish there was less ignorance about bike laws amongst drives- so few people know the passing rule. Thank you for sharing your story and I hope it does inspire change- I'll be sharing it as well. Wishing you a quick recovery!Dietitian Jess recently posted…Caprese Turkey Burgers

You’re right, someone was watching out for you and your family. That wreck could have been so much worse! I’m so glad you’re okay. I live off a lot of two lane black-top roads aka popular cycling routes and while I’ve never experienced any incidents with road rage towards cyclists, locals around here sure do blow up on facebook when the police department mentions cyclists on their page. I don’t understand why there’s so much animosity towards cyclists around here. Its nuts! Personally I always found cyclists to be annoying, especially in situations where they’re riding in a manner where I couldn’t make a safe pass or sometimes when they break the law. But I always respected their space. About a year ago I personally trained for a century ride and have even more respect for a cyclists’ vulnerability out on the roads. A lot of damage can be done very quickly!

I want to get out and ride more after this pregnancy is over, but I do have that fear in the back of my mind that it might be too big of a risk for me with a young child to get out and ride where so much could change in the blink of an eye (or reading of a text message). Its a real struggle.

Kristen, I am so happy to hear that you were able to walk away without any serious injuries. The picture literally made my heart skip a beat when I saw the post on Facebook. I’m upset that the girl who hit you didn’t realize she did anything wrong, or didn’t immediately understand what she had done. I’m honestly even more upset at what the van did. That is bullying and was done on purpose with intent. It’s frightening and just horrible. Who even thinks to do things like that? Just awful. I’m so glad that you came out of both situations without serious injury and that your love for the sport hasn’t waned because of these experiences. Thank you for sharing!

Wow, I am so glad you are okay. I think people need to step back and realize all of the benefits of road cycling, economically, environmentally and from a health perspective. Aggressive behavior from motorists is just completely ridiculous to me. You hit the nail right on the head when you said that behind the helmet and bike is an actual person. I’m hoping your injuries heal quickly! I was in my first bike accident last week while training for my first triathlon. It was partly my fault but also involved a speeding car. It is scary and makes you realize how vulnerable you are out on your bike. Thanks for writing this post to bring awareness to everything!

I’m so glad you came out of this mostly not injured. The fact that you were almost sided off the road and now this? Ugh it just makes me so sad! People are SO inconsiderate and I find that most people find bikes in/near the road annoying. Just give them some space and share the road!

It sounds like you are truly a safe rider too. When I lived in Boston, so many people biked to work and stuff, even in the snow. It was crazy. A lot of them ran red lights, didn’t follow any traffic rules and I saw people almost get hit MANY times, but it was almost always the biker’s fault. I didn’t understand why anyone would ride a bike and be that careless?! I know in reality it’s usually the drivers that are unsafe but Boston bikers were cray cray!

You are so right that helmets save lives. I used to downhill mountain bike the ski resorts in Colorado with my dad when I was younger. He had to slam on his brakes once for a child on a bike who cut into the middle of trail and it sent my dad flying over the handle bars. He landed directly on his head. You should have seen the helmet after the fact. His head was actually okay but he broke his collar bone and had a huge internal bleeding spot from where a camera he had on his person hit into him. I was the only one there to help him and it was so scary! I was only 15!

I’m so glad you’re okay though. I prayed for you and will continue to do so. I hope you heal well!Melissa recently posted…Four Years Later: Marriage is…

Nice blog post Kristen. I’m so hyper-aware of cyclists too as a driver. My sister got hit by a delivery truck when she was in college (truck’s fault). She made it out relatively okay too.

Insanity that the girl had to be told she was in the wrong! I’m already constantly prepping my kids that when they drive about rules of the road and sharing the road with cyclists when they start driving (because when I was 16, there weren’t as many bikes on the road as there are now!)

You’re really forgiving of that white van. To me, when someone in a vehicle does that to a cyclist, they’re certainly testing fate. They’re essentially behind the wheel of a killing machine, and intentionally getting closer to a cyclist to bully them is tantamount to criminal in my opinion.

Hope you are healing well. I know after my sister got hit, she was more sore in the few days after the accident than the accident itself! Glad it wasn’t worse.

Wow Kristen, I am so glad you are okay. It seems like this was a true accident, but no accident that you made it out as physically well as you did. Reading this I was feeling a tad guilty, as I can easily be annoyed with cyclists in the road. (However I would NEVER intentionally harm or scare a cyclist). Thank you for sharing your perspective — I definitely think as the cycling population grows, there should be more education (and laws??) regarding the rules of the road. Again, so happy you are okay, although I’m sure rather shaken. Hang in there! xoxo

Kristen, I too barely escaped death 20 years. On that date I was commuting home from work when a driver failed to stop at a stop sign and “t-boned” me. I ended up in the hospital with a broken shoulder, separated illium-sacrum and a ruptured L5-S1 disc. It was years of painful diligent work to become relatively pain free, but I never recovered my former level of competitive fitness. After over 60 years of cycling (25 as a competitive road, track and cyclocross racer) I rarely ride my roadbike in or around Bend; it is simply too frightening for me to imagine being hit like I was 20 years ago or like you were a few days ago.

I now almost exclusively enjoy my road riding in the relative safety and serenity of Europe where ALL users of the roadways are equally responsible for truly sharing the roads. It does not matter the nature of the conveyance, everyone adjusts speed and path of travel to accommodate each other. It is people watching out for the well-being of people. AND, the written traffic laws support that notion too. In France there are prominently placed road-signs reminding users that they must give 1.5 meters (5 feet) of horizontal space when passing cyclists.

WE need to stop calling collisions accidents; they are collisions between physical objects and persons. The overtaking road user has the responsibility to make adjustments to slow to a safe speed such that a collision does not occur. Or to ensure that the overtaking road user can safely pass without causing a collision.

The dialogue needs to shift from depersonalizing bicyclist, motorcyclist or motorist to person-to-person interactions. WE need to collectively view all users of our public roads as being equally important as living humans with lives that matter to our community.

OMG Kristen!! Thanks for sharing this story. I’m sure it was tough to write. I’m glad that you are ok and you are walking away with minor bruises but I am sure it is mentally hard!! Keep your head up!!

Thank you so much for sharing this story. As a mother off 4 teenage drivers in the Bend area, I will do my best to heighten their awareness of cyclists/runners/anyone else not in an automobile. I needed to be reminded of this as well. As an occasional recreational cyclist, I’ve felt that fear of a vehicle whizzing by too close. This is a good reminder for me to just SLOW DOWN and focus on my awareness while driving. Again, thank you for sharing this story and allowing your experience to help others. Very glad you are physically ok.

I’m so glad you are ok but really sorry this happened. Jeez even if u thought you had a right of a way…a little caution when approaching some as vulnerable to harm as a cyclist!!
There are a lot of people who are not just ignorant of the rules of the road but like u said have a weird attitude about cyclists. This is why I could but don’t commute to work by bike. I have one cyclist friend who does and he has been injured many times, hit by a car or from falling when a car literally forces him off the road. It’s just crazy.
Either way keep doing your thing. I hope you get a new bike soon, and thru that girls insurance, and that you get out there and shake this off.

I’m so sorry this happened to you, but so relieved that you only had minor injuries. Reading this post was equal parts sad and scary despite the “hell yeah!”s I said in response to some of your very well-articulated points. I’ve recently started biking to work, and while I’m very fortunate to have bike lines available most of the way, I still get a lot of anxiety riding out in traffic. It’s scary because like you said, no matter how defensive I am, I’m still at the mercy of others.

I really don’t understand the animosity that so many motorists have toward cyclists. It just doesn’t make sense to me. I’m sure a lot of people have had negative experiences with cyclists and I’ve seen my fair share of cyclists being inconsiderate and dangerous. But a lot of the viciousness just seems so unfounded.

And yes, accidents happen, but we all need to wake up and work a little harder to be more aware of our surroundings. No matter what your vehicle of choice is, carelessness and distraction on the road are unacceptable. The danger that cars pose hasn’t become any less just because we as a society are more comfortable behind the wheel. A couple weeks ago I was almost hit by a car not once but TWICE while walking through intersections during my lunch hour. In both cases I had a walk signal and a green light and was almost sideswiped by someone making a right turn in front of me without seeing me even though I was literally a few feet away from their vehicle. PLEASE pay attention out there, everyone! Your life and the lives of others depend on it!Hanna @ TheMillennialNextDoor recently posted…Brain Freeze

I’m so, so thankful you’re ok, Kristen. I can’t even imagine how terrifying it must have been. It’s my worst fear and is something I think about every single time I ride outside. Rest up and recover! Sending you big hugs! xo.erin recently posted…sunshiny getaway in seattle.

I am so sorry to hear of your accident…SO scary. I really don’t get why drivers don’t understand how exposed & vulnerable cyclists are.
I was in an accident in April….preparing for St George…a truck was pulling out of a side street & I couldn’t tell f he could see me & he kept rolling forward…I hit my brakes & went over my bars. I landed in my shoulder & head….sustained a compound fracture to my clavicle & shoulder injury…helmet was cracked also, but it saved me from head trauma & possibly saved my life. I had surgery & am recovering, but it’s a SLOW process!

Kristen – I am so, so, so happy you are okay. Like many others, I was a little uneasy when I saw the title of your post and began reading. I do not have anything to say that has not already been said. But I still wanted to comment and let you know I am thinking of you. I hope you are healing (physically and mentally) well. Be safe out there!

My goodness this is terrifying!! Thank GOD you are OK. I’m new to biking on the roads, but I still can’t shake the fear that comes with riding along side the cars. They just don’t watch like they should!

I am so sorry to hear this happened to you, Kristen! So scary.. I’m so glad you didn’t get hurt bad! Your story sounds a lot like what happened to a lady who used to work at the same place as me, but she wasn’t as lucky as you. She hit her head really hard, her whole body was scratched up so bad (the doctors even had to make her a new eyelid because it was completely gone after slidding on the pavement), it took months before we even knew if she had any brain damage or not because she was almost completely “gone” in her head for a really long time, she broke a lot of bones, all in all it was the most horrific thing I’ve ever seen (and I didn’t see her until she was a lot better.. yet I wasn’t able to recognize her). She had to be flown to the hospital. I can’t remember wheter she was in a coma for short while or if they thought about putting her in a coma, something like that because of her brain and swelling.. I don’t remember all of it 100%, it’s been 3 or 4 years now I think? She is back to her old self now for the most part I think, she is also healthy and happy and have just given birth her 2nd baby now recently 🙂 So the story has a happy ending, but we never thought it would go this well with her, to be honest. Thank God it did though!
I hope people would understand how dangerous it is to not follow the rules of the road! Be aware of your surroundings, be aware of your fellow human beings.. I just don’t get it. Sharing is caring! People really need to be more aware!
Again, Kristen, I am so happy you came out of it with only minor injuries. I hope this won’t take away any joy you have in riding your bike. Because it shouldn’t, and it would be a shame if something like this would take away something so important from you. I hope you’re okay 🙂 xoMarie Alessandra recently posted…Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

just reading this now after i read your huge Ironman success — this put my stomach in knots for you and i’m so glad God protected you and kept you safe and able to walk away from this. you have such insightful, strong perspective on everything and i love that you called your story a miracle. be safe out there as you continue to do what makes your heart the happiest.Shawna recently posted…Thinking Out Loud Thursday

I am SO glad you weren’t more seriously hurt. It’s frightening to think that the driver didn’t even realize she’d done anything wrong – how can you hit a person and not realize you’ve made a mistake?! You were so lucky to have people you know show up to care for you.

I’ve almost been hit running when I had a walk signal because someone ran a red turn arrow and she didn’t even SEE me as I waved and shouted at her after narrowly missing the front of her car. Thank you for this reminder that we as drivers need to be careful and respectful to cyclists and others sharing the roads, and that cyclists and runners should always be watchful because sometimes drivers aren’t.

I hope the emotional impact of this doesn’t settle too deeply – I hope you are able to get back out there and ride with confidence soon.

I’m so, so thankful you’re ok, Kristen. I can’t even imagine how terrifying it must have been. It’s my worst fear and is something I think about every single time I ride outside. Rest up and recover! Sending you big hugs! xo.Emma recently posted…10 Unsuspecting Dangerous Foods For Babies

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